August 9, 2026

Dear Members,

Hope everyone is enjoying the summer. 

Just 2 quick messages today.

👉 Have you considered volunteering as a Docent at our Interpretive Center? 
We would like to add more docents to meet and greet visitors. 
We would train you, but you may have your own stories to add to the history of the Irish in Newport. 
• It's a small time commitment. 
•  The shifts are 2½ hours. 

•  The Center is open Thursday to Sunday, noon to 5:00 p.m. 


Please consider joining us! Scroll down for contact information.

👉Have you made your reservation for the FREE lecture at Fort Adams next Sunday, August 16? 
Scroll down for details and the link to reserve. 

Note: This lecture is in-person only. Live-streaming will resume when the Museum's 25th Annual Lecture Series commences in September.




THANK YOU for being part of our membership community as we celebrate 30 years of preserving and sharing Newport’s rich Irish history!


Sláinte,

Deanna

Deanna J. Conheeny

President, Board of Directors

djconheeny@gmail.com

(401) 829-0098- mobile

Our Interpretive Center at 648 Lower Thames Street, which opened to the public 15 years ago this June. Photos by Allan Millora

Could being a Museum docent be a good fit for you?

Members with a love of local history and an interest in hosting visitors from near and far are a perfect fit for the position. Our docents help visitors learn about Newport's rich Irish history—and often hear some fascinating stories from our visitors in return.

If you have just a few hours to spare each month, please consider donating your time and talent as a Museum ambassador. Shifts are short and enjoyable, and training will be provided.

To learn more, please contact Interpretive Center Manager Steve Marino. 
He'd love to chat with you!

You can reach Steve by emailing enzoteach@aol.com 
or calling (860) 995-7367.

Thank you for your interest!

Museum of Newport Irish History
Established 1996

a 501c3 non-profit organization

Mailing Address:

PO Box 1378, Newport, RI 02840

Interpretive Center:

648 Lower Thames Street, Newport RI 02840

Email: NewportIrishHistory@gmail.com

Click Here for Museum Board of Directors Contact Info. and list of deceased board members, fondly remembered.

The MISSION of the Museum of Newport Irish History is to tell the story of the Irish immigrants and their descendants in Newport County and the surrounding area from the colonial era to the present. It also seeks to preserve artifacts and mementos relating to their experiences and facilitate

research on Irish history and heritage.